Our Story

We are proud to be a Veteran owned, family operated business and all of our tackle is handmade in the USA! We focus on bringing top quality products to our shop to help get more fish in your boat, and our unmatched customer care makes you feel like family. 

We want to ensure that we can do our part in bringing families together through their love of fishing. Our specialty is handmade tournament grade tackle as well as custom fishing apparel and accessories with an Edge! I've been an avid fisherman for over 50 years, as I find a feeling of peace on the water. I also find joy in sharing my passion of fishing with our community, and with our youth who have not fished yet - to bring this same love of fishing to them.

I'm a proud member of Army Bass Anglers, and a supporting member of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, and member of B.A.S.S. I love to see my children and grandchildren also appreciating the simple beauty of fishing. My sons' passion led to the creation of some of our signature lures. We are proud to sponsor several local fishing teams as a way to give back to our community, including the Olympia High School, Tremont High School fishing team, D-Mack High School Fishing Team and Morris Community High School Fishing Team. 
I feel confident that our product will serve you well, and if you have any questions, we welcome you to reach out to us directly.

Thank you for supporting us, God Bless
- Lee (Big City) Kerr
"We can't wait for you to join our family!"

Our Retail Partners

  • South Side Bait & Tackle, Pekin IL.

    Great family bait and tackle shop. Jeff and Gabe do a great job. Help support local family businesses.

  • South Side has a good selection of bigcityfishinggear hats and lures.

    We have made custom baits for Jeff that are not on our site that you can only get at South Side Bait & Tackle. Go in and check them out today!

  • Tremont Shell Station, Tremont Illinois

    Tremont Shell Station now has bigcityfishing lures, hats and t-shirts

    Oh and Great Fried Chicken & Chocolate Chip Cookies Fresh Baked.

  • When want to look your Best!

    Carlos & Elliot will make you feel like a King! Get your performance shirt at C S Menswear.

  • Get your Tadoughs Donuts a cup of coffee and pick up some bigcityfishing gear!

    D Lux Market has a good selection of Bigcityfishing baits, Hats and Hoodies

  • Get your cold weather Beanie and Hoodie. Now in Stock!

    Get your bigcityfishing hoodies, beanies, hats & tackle at De Lux Market Tremont IL.

  • Great Little Family Owned Gift Specialty Shop. In Minier IL. 115 S. Main

    You will find great gift ideas for all occasions. From hand made to rare finds. You will also find bigcityfishinggear baits,hats and accessories.